This collection details work by the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center (Crow Canyon) during the Basketmaker Communities Project, a multi-faceted research and public education archaeological initiative undertaken by Crow Canyon from 2011 through 2017. The primary purpose of the Basketmaker Communities Project was to study the history and social organization of a large Basketmaker III period (A.D. 500–750) settlement in the central Mesa Verde region and to track the long-term impacts of that settlement on later populations.
This collection contains the final report for the project, key artifact data, and maps and photos from the sites investigated organized by site (as individual tDAR projects). Each site project contains photo and map log datasets that help find and select individual images or maps.
To read the final report and find project datasets please visit https://core.tdar.org/collection/70645
Site Name Keywords
Dillard Site •
5MT10647 •
Ridgeline Site •
5MT10711 •
Mueller Little House •
5MT10631 •
Switchback site •
5MT2032 •
Sagebrush House Site •
5MT10687
Site Type Keywords
Archaeological Feature •
Hearth •
Pit •
Post Hole / Post Mold
Other Keywords
Basketmaker Communities Project •
Project Report
Investigation Types
Data Recovery / Excavation •
Site Evaluation / Testing •
Archaeological Overview •
Research Design / Data Recovery Plan •
Remote Sensing •
Heritage Management
Material Types
Ceramic •
Chipped Stone •
Dating Sample •
Fauna •
Ground Stone •
Macrobotanical •
Mineral •
Pollen •
Shell •
Wood
Temporal Keywords
Basketmaker III •
Pueblo II •
Pueblo I •
Pueblo III •
Basketmaker III Period
Geographic Keywords
Southwestern Colorado •
Southwestern US •
United States of America (Country) •
Colorado (State / Territory) •
Montezuma County (County) •
North America (Continent) •
USA (Country) •
Mesa Verde Region •
Cortez, Colorado •
Indian Camp Ranch
Resources Inside This Collection (Viewing 4,201-4,300 of 5,017)
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5MT10687, Photo #22337, Plan view, before excavation (2015)
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Modern ground surface, 1-x1-m unit 724N 2195E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22338, Plan view, before excavation (2015)
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Modern ground surface, 1-x1-m unit 714N 2198E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22339, Plan view, before excavation (2015)
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Modern ground surface, 1-x1-m unit 712N 2200E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22340, Plan view, before excavation (2015)
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Modern ground surface, 1-x1-m unit 712N 2198E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22358, Plan view, before excavation (2015)
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Modern ground surface, 5-x5-m unit 747.5N 2185.5E. Unit selected to test possible kiva.
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5MT10687, Photo #22359, Plan view, before excavation (2015)
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Modern ground surface, 5-x5-m unit 747.5N 2185.5E. Unit selected to test possible kiva.
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5MT10687, Photo #22387, Plan view, before excavation (2015)
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Modern ground surface, 1-x3-m unit 748N 2196E. Unit selected to test possible roomblock or Basketmaker structure.
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5MT10687, Photo #22398, Plan view, feature before excavation (2015)
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Feature 3 in Surface 1, 1-x3-m unit 748N 2196E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22470, Plan view, feature (2015)
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Excavated Features 1, 5, and 6 (seen south to north) in Surface 1, 1-x2-m unit 749N 2196E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22471, Plan view, feature (2015)
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Excavated Features 1, 5, and 6 (seen east to west) in Surface 1, 1-x2-m unit 749N 2196E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22505, Plan view, final excavation photo (2015)
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Sterile, pre-occupational Stratum 2. 1-x1-m unit 727N 2206E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22506, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall (dry) showing modern ground surface and Strata 1-2, 1-x1-m unit 727N 2206E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22507, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall (wet) showing modern ground surface and Strata 1-2, 1-x1-m unit 727N 2206E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22508, Plan view, final excavation photo (2015)
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Sterile, pre-occupational sediment. 1-x1-m unit 715N 2204E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22509, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of west wall (dry) showing modern ground surface and all strata, 1-x1-m unit 715N 2204E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22510, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of west wall (wet) showing modern ground surface and all strata, 1-x1-m unit 715N 2204E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22511, Plan view, final excavation photo (2015)
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Sterile, pre-occupational Stratum 2. 1-x1-m unit 716N 2210E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22512, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of west wall (dry) showing modern ground surface and Strata 1-2, 1-x1-m unit 716N 2210E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22513, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of west wall (wet) showing modern ground surface and Strata 1-2, 1-x1-m unit 716N 2210E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22535, Plan view, final excavation photo (2015)
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Sterile, native sediment Stratum 2. 1-x1-m unit 716N 2208E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22536, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of west wall (dry) showing modern ground surface and Strata 1-2, 1-x1-m unit 716N 2208E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22537, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of west wall (wet) showing modern ground surface and Strata 1-2, 1-x1-m unit 716N 2208E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22541, Plan view, final excavation photo (2015)
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Sterile, pre-occupational Stratum 3. 1-x1-m unit 715N 2209E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22542, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of west wall (dry) showing modern ground surface and Strata 1-3, 1-x1-m unit 715N 2209E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22543, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of east wall (dry) showing modern ground surface and Strata 1-3, 1-x1-m unit 715N 2209E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22544, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of east wall (wet) showing modern ground surface and Strata 1-3, 1-x1-m unit 715N 2209E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22545, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of west wall (wet) showing modern ground surface and Strata 1-3, 1-x1-m unit 715N 2209E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22553, Plan view, final excavation photo (2015)
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Sterile, pre-occupational Stratum 3. 1-x1-m unit 715N 2213E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22558, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of west wall (dry) showing modern ground surface and Strata 1-3, 1-x1-m unit 715N 2213E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22559, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of west wall (wet) showing modern ground surface and Strata 1-3, 1-x1-m unit 715N 2213E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22563, Plan view, final excavation photo (2015)
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Sterile, pre-occupational Stratum 2. 1-x1-m unit 1257N 2890E. Excavation window in southwest corner.
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5MT10687, Photo #22564, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of south wall (dry) showing modern ground surface and Strata 1-2, 1-x1-m unit 717N 2215E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22565, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of south wall (wet) showing modern ground surface and Strata 1-2, 1-x1-m unit 717N 2215E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22566, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of south wall (wet) showing modern ground surface and Strata 1-2, 1-x1-m unit 717N 2215E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22569, Plan view, final excavation photo (2015)
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Sterile, pre-occupational Stratum 3. 1-x1-m unit 722N 2213E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22570, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of west wall (dry) showing modern ground surface and Strata 1-3, 1-x1-m unit 722N 2213E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22571, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of west wall (wet) showing modern ground surface and Strata 1-3, 1-x1-m unit 722N 2213E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22572, Plan view, final excavation photo (2015)
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Sterile, pre-occupational Stratum 2. 1-x1-m unit 1257N 2890E. Excavation window in southwest corner.
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5MT10687, Photo #22573, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of west wall (dry) showing modern ground surface and Strata 1-2, 1-x1-m unit 720N 2214E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22574, Scenic photo (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of west wall (wet) showing modern ground surface and Strata 1-2, 1-x1-m unit 720N 2214E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22580, Plan view, final excavation photo (2015)
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Sterile, pre-occupational Stratum 3. 1-x1-m unit 723N 2203E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22581, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of west wall (dry) showing modern ground surface and Strata 1-3, 1-x1-m unit 723N 2203E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22582, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of west wall (wet) showing modern ground surface and Strata 1-3, 1-x1-m unit 723N 2203E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22586, Plan view, final excavation photo (2015)
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Sterile, pre-occupational Stratum 3. 1-x1-m unit 725N 2222E. Exacavation window in the northwest corner of the unit.
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5MT10687, Photo #22587, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall (dry) showing modern ground surface and Strata 1-2, 1-x1-m unit 725N 2222E.
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5MT10687, Photo #22588, Profile view, stratigraphy (2015)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall (wet) showing modern ground surface and Strata 1-2, 1-x1-m unit 725N 2222E.
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5MT10687, Photo #24243, Plan view, final excavation photo (2016)
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Undisturbed native sediment, 1-x-1-m unit 723N 2211E.
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5MT10687, Photo #24244, Plan view, final excavation photo (2016)
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Undisturbed native sediment, 1-x-1-m unit 725N 2211E.
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5MT10687, Photo #24245, Profile view, stratigraphy (2016)
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Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 725N 2211E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2.
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5MT10687, Photo #24246, Plan view, final excavation photo (2016)
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Undisturbed native sediment, 1-x-1-m unit 728N 2211E.
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5MT10687, Photo #24247, Plan view, final excavation photo (2016)
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Undisturbed native sediment, 1-x-1-m unit 732N 2215E.
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5MT10687, Photo #24248, Profile view, stratigraphy (2016)
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Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 732N 2215E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2.
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5MT10687, Photo #24249, Plan view, final excavation photo (2016)
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Undisturbed native sediment, 1-x-1-m unit 730N 2217E.
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5MT10687, Photo #24250, Plan view, final excavation photo (2016)
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Undisturbed native sediment, 1-x-1-m unit 730N 2219E.
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5MT10687, Photo #26983, Lab photo (2020)
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Vessel 1, photo 1 of 1.
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5MT10687, Photo #26984, Lab photo (2019)
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Two-hand mano, photo 1 of 1.
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Map #38, Site 5MT10687, Major Cultural Units and Excavated Areas (2019)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Uploaded by: Jim deVos
Site 5MT10687, Major Cultural Units and Excavated Areas
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Map #39, Site 5MT10687, Kiva 113, Surface 1 and Surface 2 (2019)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Uploaded by: Jim deVos
Site 5MT10687, Kiva 113, Surface 1 and Surface 2
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Map #40, 5MT10687, Kiva 113, Arbitrary Unit 102, and Arbitrary Unit 109, Stratigraphic Profile (2019)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Uploaded by: Jim deVos
5MT10687, Kiva 113, Arbitrary Unit 102, and Arbitrary Unit 109, Stratigraphic Profile
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Map #41, Site 5MT10687, Arbitrary Unit 102 and Arbitrary Unit 104, Segment 2 (Backhoe Trench), Stratigraphic Profile (2019)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Uploaded by: Jim deVos
Site 5MT10687, Arbitrary Unit 102 and Arbitrary Unit 104, Segment 2 (Backhoe Trench), Stratigraphic Profile
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Map #42, Site 5MT10687, Midden 105, Arbitrary Unit 101, and Arbitrary Unit 104, Stratigraphic Profile (2019)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Uploaded by: Jim deVos
Site 5MT10687, Midden 105, Arbitrary Unit 101, and Arbitrary Unit 104, Stratigraphic Profile
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Map #43, Sites 5MT2037, 5MT10684, 5MT10686, and 5MT10687, Topography (2019)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Uploaded by: Jim deVos
Sites 5MT2037, 5MT10684, 5MT10686, and 5MT10687, Topography
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Shepherd Site
PROJECT Uploaded by: Jim deVos
This project details work by the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center (Crow Canyon) during the Basketmaker Communities Project, a multi-faceted research and public education archaeological initiative undertaken by Crow Canyon from 2011 through 2017. Specifically, this project details work completed at the Shepherd Site, a limited activity site dating to the Basketmaker III and Pueblo II periods. This project contains maps, photos, and associated logs explaining what is depicted on each image.
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5MT3875 Map Log (2021)
DATASET Uploaded by: Jim deVos
5MT3875 Map Log
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5MT3875 Photo Log (2021)
DATASET Uploaded by: Jim deVos
5MT3875 Photo Log
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5MT3875, Photo #17056, Other (2011)
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Historic stone turtle fetish found by Shanna Diederichs during site survey. Side view.
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5MT3875, Photo #17058, Other (2011)
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Historic stone turtle fetish found by Shanna Diederichs during site survey. Plan view of underside.
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5MT3875, Photo #17060, Other (2011)
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Historic stone turtle fetish found by Shanna Diederichs during site survey. View of top.
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5MT3875, Photo #19058, Scenic photo (2013)
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Structure 1 before excavation.
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5MT3875, Photo #19059, Scenic photo (2013)
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Wide-angle view of Structure 1 before excavation.
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5MT3875, Photo #19060, Scenic photo (2013)
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Structure 2 before excavation.
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5MT3875, Photo #19061, Scenic photo (2013)
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Structure 2 before excavation, with wide-angle lens.
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5MT3875, Photo #19062, Scenic photo (2013)
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Feature 10 before excavation of site.
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5MT3875, Photo #19063, Scenic photo (2013)
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Prickly pear flowers on Shepherd Site.
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5MT3875, Photo #19065, Scenic photo (2013)
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Midden east of Structure 2, before site excavation.
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5MT3875, Photo #19066, Scenic photo (2013)
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Flowers with remote sensing crew in background.
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5MT3875, Photo #19067, Scenic photo (2013)
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Flowers with remote sensing crew in background, wide-angle lens.
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5MT3875, Photo #19069, Field crew photo (2013)
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Shanna Diederichs during remote sensing.
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5MT3875, Photo #19070, Scenic photo (2013)
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Central midden, before site excavation.
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5MT3875, Photo #19071, Scenic photo (2013)
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Flower on cactus, before site excavation.
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5MT3875, Photo #19072, Scenic photo (2013)
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Mesa Verde with cactus flowers.
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5MT3875, Photo #19073, Plan view, before excavation (2013)
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Feature 2 rock concentration.
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5MT3875, Photo #19074, Scenic photo (2013)
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Central midden, before site excavation.
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5MT3875, Photo #19075, Scenic photo (2013)
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Western midden with Sleeping Ute in the background, before site excavation.
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5MT3875, Photo #19076, Scenic photo (2013)
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Western midden with Sleeping Ute and flowers, before site excavation.
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5MT3875, Photo #19077, Scenic photo (2013)
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Scenic view of site before excavation; Steve Copeland with total station in the background.
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5MT3875, Photo #19078, Scenic photo (2013)
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Scenic photo of site before excavation. Amanda Hernandez, Kelsey Reese, and Shanna Diederichs performing remote sensing in the background.
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5MT3875, Photo #19079, Field crew photo (2013)
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Shanna Diederichs and Steve Copeland during remote sensing.
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5MT3875, Photo #19082, Plan view, before excavation (2013)
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Modern ground surface in 1-x1-m unit 1252N 2879E.
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5MT3875, Photo #19083, Plan view, before excavation (2013)
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Modern ground surface in 1-x1-m unit 1251N 2875E.
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5MT3875, Photo #19084, Plan view, before excavation (2013)
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Modern ground surface in 1-x1-m unit 1248N 2868E.
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5MT3875, Photo #19085, Plan view, before excavation (2013)
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Modern ground surface in 1-x1-m unit 1244N 2873E.
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5MT3875, Photo #19086, Plan view, before excavation (2013)
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Modern ground surface in 1-x1-m unit 1245N 2873E.
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5MT3875, Photo #19087, Plan view, before excavation (2013)
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Modern ground surface in 1-x1-m unit 1240N 2874E.
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5MT3875, Photo #19088, Plan view, before excavation (2013)
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Modern ground surface in 1-x1-m unit 1239N 2876E.
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5MT3875, Photo #19089, Plan view, before excavation (2013)
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Modern ground surface in 1-x1-m unit 1246N 2866E.
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5MT3875, Photo #19090, Plan view, before excavation (2013)
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Modern ground surface in 1-x1-m unit 1237N 2854E.
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5MT3875, Photo #19091, Plan view, before excavation (2013)
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Modern ground surface in 1-x1-m unit 1241N 2869E.
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5MT3875, Photo #19095, Plan view, before excavation (2013)
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Modern ground surface in 1-x1-m unit 1271N 2866E.
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5MT3875, Photo #19096, Plan view, before excavation (2013)
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Modern ground surface in 1-x1-m unit 1270N 2866E.